A good friend of mine recently recommended a wonderful documentary to me: Jiro Dreams of Sushi. I now recommend it to you. It’s a phenomenal and fascinating study of a man who embodies the disciplined pursuit of perfection.

The 85-year-old Jiro Ono owns Sukiyabashi Jiro, a 10-seat, $300-per-meal, sushi restaurant located in a Tokyo subway station. (Yes, you read that right... 10 seats, subway, $300!) He is considered by many to be the world’s greatest sushi chef. You need to make a reservation months in advance, and many people have waited a year.

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